Find out how popular the last name Naida is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Naida.

Naida, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Naida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Naida in America

Naida is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Naida surname appeared 205 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Naida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Naida to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Naida

The surname Naida originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the northern regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nadi," which means "river" or "stream," suggesting a connection to a geographical location near a prominent waterbody.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Naida can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This historical record mentions several individuals bearing the surname Naida, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various local chronicles and records, such as land ownership documents and tax registers. Notable individuals with the surname Naida from this period include Balbir Naida (1635-1702), a renowned scholar and poet who authored several works in Persian and Brajbhasha.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname Naida gained further prominence, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields. One such figure was Ganga Prasad Naida (1785-1848), a prominent administrator and statesman who served as the Diwan (Prime Minister) of the princely state of Jaipur.

Another noteworthy individual was Raghunath Naida (1820-1892), a distinguished mathematician and astronomer who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His seminal work, "Siddhanta Darpana," is considered a landmark text in Indian astronomy.

In the literary realm, Hari Naida (1865-1932) was a celebrated poet and writer who is remembered for his evocative poems and plays that captured the essence of rural life in northern India. His works, such as "Geet Ganga" and "Nirmala," are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and cultural significance.

While the surname Naida has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, the name's rich heritage and cultural significance can be traced back to its origins in the diverse and vibrant regions of northern India and Pakistan.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Naida

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Naida.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Naida was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Naida has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Naida was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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